One Last Hoorah: BVB says goodbye to Mats Hummels in friendly against Juventus Turin
Farewell Game Against Juventus Turin: BVB Says Goodbye to Hummels - Borussia Dortmund outperforms Hummels during the clash against Juventus Torino in the test match
Borussia Dortmund (BVB) is set to bid farewell to one of its greatest players, Mats Hummels, in a friendly match against Juventus Turin on August 10. This friendly will mark the season opener for both BVB and the Italians.
Hummels, aged 36, played a remarkable 508 competitive matches for BVB throughout his career. He won two Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokals, and reached the Champions League finals a total of four times while donning the Dortmund kit.
Initial rumors suggested that Hummels would join BVB for a short-term contract to compete in the Club World Cup, but the club ultimately decided against it. Following speculation, Hummels announced his retirement a few weeks ago.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, BVB CEO, once stated that Hummels is one of the best players BVB has ever produced. The 83-time national player has also spent time with FC Bayern Munich from 2016 to 2019.
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Did you know?Mats Hummels's career statistics with Borussia Dortmund include:
- Competitive Matches: A staggering 508 competitive matches dominated Hummels's time in Dortmund.
- Championships: Hummels secured two Bundesliga titles under Jürgen Klopp in 2011 and 2012 and helped BVB reach the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League final.
- DFB-Pokal Wins: Hummels was part of the winning team that clinched the DFB-Pokal in 2012. Additionally, he garnered three more DFB-Pokal titles with Bayern Munich.
- Champions League Finals: Hummels reached the 2013 UEFA Champions League final during his first stint with Dortmund and was a runner-up in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League in his final season with the club.
- Despite having retired, Mats Hummels's contributions to the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) steel industry - metaphorically, as he played a vital role on the football pitch - remain a significant part of BVB's history.
- While Mats Hummels may now focus on community aid and other endeavors, the echoes of his impressive football career in European-leagues, particularly the European-leagues of BVB, can still be felt and cherished.
